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A rare chance to acquire a popular and well-established narrowboat hire business. Strategically located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the south Grand Union canal, the business enjoys a natural "geographic monopoly" with no direct holiday hire competitors within a three-day cruise radius. Established in 2021, it has seen impressive growth, culminating in a record-breaking 2025/26 season.
The sale is heavily underpinned by physical assets, securing approximately 60% of the purchase price. 2 holiday hire narrowboats (2 berth and 5 berth) which have been well ...
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This business was established in 2015 by its owner, who had previously enjoyed a long and successful career at several profile companies within the leisure marine product supply chain. Having established this business initially as a traditional location-based retail offering, it has evolved significantly by developing and growing online, into a watersport and leisure specialist with both UK and international sales income. It is now for sale due to our clients’ intended retirement.
Its focus is on sourcing and supplying value for money, quality, leisure marine and watersports equipment...
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| Location: |
Burnham-on-Crouch UK |
| Price: | £75,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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Sailing Barge The Snark is a unique sailing ship, full of possibilities; a micro cruise ship, floating restaurant, liveaboard live-work unit, Airbnb, cargo by sail etc. She is fully equipped, maintained and licensed and ready to operate.
The Snark is one of only two ‘Thames’ sailing barges launched in the 21st century. She is a modern muley rigged spritsail barge based on drawings from J G Fay of Southampton (1898); updated to suit contemporary commercial operational and safety requirements.
She is unique in being the only MGN 280 Category 2 coded ‘Thames’ barge ...
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| Length: |
32m |
| Location: |
UK |
| Price: | £575,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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Café boat including Forge studio with mooring offered for sale at offers over £160,000
An opportunity due to retirement to purchase a successful Café boat and canal side business, located on the towpath side of the Worcester Birmingham Canal at Dunhampstead.
The café boat
The shell was built by Tim Tyler and the fit out was by Trinity boats and
the current owner, her main points are...
Large fore deck designed for wheelchair access
Large forward hatch to accommodate easy access and also to
accommodate the wheelchair lift.
Fully equipped with 6 tables, 12 ch...
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| Year: | 2021 |
| Length: |
62' |
| Location: |
Worcestershire UK |
| Price: | £160,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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My Floating Room – Airbnb Houseboat Business for Sale
A rare opportunity to acquire My Floating Room, a successful turnkey Airbnb houseboat business operating within Liverpool Marina. This unique floating accommodation combines waterfront living with strong rental performance, offering an ideal investment with proven income and an established 5-star guest history.
Positioned in a peaceful marina setting just a short walk from Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and Liverpool city centre, the property benefits from excellent occupancy levels, low running costs, and a fully operational Airbn...
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| Year: | 2018 |
| Length: | 5m |
| Location: | UK |
| Price: | £26,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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An established RYA recognised sailing school and charter company is offered for sale, operating from a popular location in South Devon with excellent travel links,. The school provides RYA Sail Cruising courses, online theory training, and skippered charter to both UK and International clients. Successfully trading under it’s current ownership for over 25 years, the business has built an excellent reputation for high quality professional tuition and outstanding customer care.
With the current owner making plans to retire, this established business is ready for the next owner to take...
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Flexible trip boat and/or mobile café business opportunity in a prime location on the Grand Union Canal. The vessel for sale has been operating as a trip boat from its current location for over 20 years, with a capacity of up to 40 passengers, and is ideal location for corporate, academic, school/scout, community & private customers. It has been docked every 2 years, with equipment serviced and documented to the standards required by the MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency).
There are several options for the boat, which include continuing operation as a trip boat from its curre...
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| Year: | 1988 |
| Length: |
70' |
| Location: |
UK |
| Status: | Available |
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Torquay based Jet Ski Sea Safari operator Jet Set Go! is a highly reputable and well-established business. It was founded in 2017 and is now heading into its 10th year. It is in the very sort after English Riviera which boasts a stunning 22-mile coastline. Torquay is a very popular holiday destination for long stay holidays, weekenders and day visitors.
Jet Set Go! Coastal Adventures is situated in MDL Marina within Torquay Harbour. The business currently runs all Yamaha Jet Skis, 2 x FXHO Skis (one is the instructor Ski) and 2 x Yamaha VX Skis. The skis are kept out of the water on fl...
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| Location: |
Torquay UK |
| Price: | £125,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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Long established boat hire business in the Broads National Park. Prominent position with Six figure turnover and little direct competition. Situated in an expanding tourist area. Confidential retirement sale of turnkey business with 16 boats, website and moorings for 50 boats...
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Remarks:
Live the dream – own a thriving sailing holiday business in one of the UK’s most picturesque national parks.
Oliver’s Sailing Holidays is a well-established and highly regarded sailing holiday business operating on the stunning Norfolk Broads. With a loyal customer base, excellent reputation, and fully equipped fleet, this is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a profitable lifestyle business in one of the UK’s most beautiful waterways.
Key Features:
Turnkey Operation – Fully operational with established booking systems, website, branding...
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| Length: |
28' |
| Location: |
Norfolk Broads UK |
| Price: | £180,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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